Punjabi & Gujarati Fusion Wedding filled with Traditions

With their roots deep into their religions, Karishma and Sunny wanted to blend together their cultures for their Punjabi and Gujarati fusion wedding.

Colorful, Cultural, Fall, Multicultural, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangMay 17, 2021Soda Fountain Photography, Paragon Films, Shaadi Creations, Ashyana Banquets, Venuti's, The Paperie by Aman, Dream Events by Sonya, Chicago Pastry, Frontier Raas, Dollhouse Chicago

Classic Chicago Ballroom Wedding at The Blackstone

There’s nothing…and we mean nothing…about Marcus and Annette’s classic Chicago ballroom wedding that we don’t love!

Ballroom, Chicago, Classic, Film Photography, GlamorousAlyssa CarfangMay 14, 2021The Blackstone Hotelbonphotage, The Blackstone Hotel, Christine Janda, Steve's Flower Market, Bittersweet Pastry, Simply Luxe Bridal, Hayley Paige, Bella Bridesmaids

Stylish & Chic Wedding at The Westin O'Hare

“Every single part of their wedding was unique, creative classic and one to be admired.”

Chic, Chicago, Cultural, Elegant, Real WeddingAlyssa CarfangMay 13, 2021The Westin O'HareLeCape Weddings, Westin O'Hare, I Do Weddings, Do It All Entertainment, Prestige Wedding Decor, Oh My Floral, Diem Angie Co., Makeup by Darshi

Winter Woodsy Wedding Inspiration at the Newberry Library

Romantic and charming, this winter woodsy wedding inspiration at the Newberry Library is a styled shoot for the books!

Cozy, Elegant, Historic, Library, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangMay 10, 2021Newberry Librarymandelette photography, Newberry Library, Virginia Wolff, Windy City Linens, Tablescapes Chicago

Sweet Summer Wedding Celebration in the City

There’s something about intimate weddings that just ups the level of romance!

Chicago, Garden, Intimate, Modern, Real Wedding, SummerAlyssa CarfangMay 7, 2021River RoastAshland Addison Florist Co, North Rose Garden, Buckingham Fountain, River Roast, the simply elegant group, Kiss This Makeup

Star Wars Wedding Inspired Styled Shoot

Hey all you Star Wars fan, this one is for you!

Boho, Dark, Edgy, Industrial, RetroAlyssa CarfangMay 4, 2021Warehouse 109Millennium Moments, Warehouse 109, Wild Rose Flowers & Decor, Jocund Artistry, Formally Modern Tuxedo

Vibrant Brewhouse Loft Wedding Inspiration

Colorful, whimsical decor was added to the industrial aesthetic of The Barrelhouse at Zorn, leaving us with this vibrant brewhouse loft wedding inspiration!

Bright, Whimsical, Brewery, Loft, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangMay 3, 2021The Barrelhouse of ZornTrysh Jaeger Photography, The Barrelhouse at Zorn, How Sweet It Is, Sugarfield Flowers, Girl on the Glow LLC

This Country Club Wedding was Planned in Two Weeks

Two weeks was all it took for Gigi and Ian to plan their country club wedding at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club.

Fall, Casual, Intimate, Minimalist, Country ClubAlyssa CarfangApril 30, 2021Whitetail Ridge Country ClubMillennium Moments, Whitetail Ridge Golf Club, HannahSola LLC, Elle Artistry

Enchanted Cosmos Inspired Styled Shoot

If you love a good celestial moment, then prepare yourself for what’s about to come your way!

Blue, Creative, Gold, Industrial, Modern, Romantic, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangApril 29, 2021Artifact EventsLauren Lucile Creative, Artifact Events, Bubbly Events, Florist & Hound Design, Spencer Trygve Cakes, Delaina J Doshi, Lola Valentina, Hi Jacqueline, Rare Bird Beauties, Belle Bridal Atelier

A Romantic Wedding at The Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana

Just a little outside of the city, Elizabeth and Jeremiah tied the knot at The Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Classic, lakeside, Modern, Outdoors, Real Wedding, RomanticAlyssa CarfangApril 27, 2021victoria rayburn photography, The Lighthouse, Something Blue Bridal, MADEYABLUSH Bridal, Dunhill Tuxedos, Azazie, XXVII Events, Zola

A Little Bit Rustic and a Whole Lot of Love

Vintage elements, wooden textures, and fall colors came together for this styled shoot that’s a little bit rustic, but filled with a whole lot of love!

Fall, Rustic, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangApril 22, 2021Sheena Anne Photography, Chic Events & Weddings, Magnolia's Weddings & Events, Here Comes the Bride, Blush and Braids Beauty Bar

We Gave Away A Wedding! With ECBG Cake Studio & Fierce Productions!

What do you do when the world is crashing down around you? You give away a wedding to a couple in need, DUH!

Post City Hall Summer Wedding Photo Session

This sweet summer day is the perfect reflection of what it takes to make a wedding beautiful.

Courthouse, Downtown, Intimate, Real Wedding, SummerAlyssa CarfangApril 19, 2021Madi Ellis Photography, Steve's Flower Market, The Bird's Nest Salon, Brilliant Earth, Calvin Klein, Bonobos

Elegant Fall Wedding Inspiration at Providence Vineyard

Consider this elegant fall wedding inspiration at Providence Vineyard an autumn bride’s dream come true!

Vineyard, Fall, Elegant, Modern, Styled ShootAlyssa CarfangApril 16, 2021Providence VineyardGreyes Photography, Preoccupied Bride, Providence Vineyard, Tamara Makeup, Stemming From Love, dish and decor vintage rentals, BBJ Linen, la tavola, Shades of Blue Ranch, Magnificent Milestones, Baker and Hobbs, Wishing Well Donuts

Intimate Vintage Wedding with Something Borrowed Wedding Dress

Although this wedding at Blumen Gardens was small, the moments were certainly bigger than you could ever imagine!

Garden, Intimate, Real Wedding, Vintage, Wedding DressAlyssa CarfangApril 12, 2021Blumen GardensExpedition Joy, Blumen Gardens

Beautiful Evanston Engagement Session

Fun and flirty, we are absolutely smitten with Jessica and Cameron’s beautiful Evanston engagement session.

Beach, Chicago, Engagement, Evanston, RomanticAlyssa CarfangApril 9, 2021Whisper & Wind, Joy Jones Planning

Multicultural Colorful Wedding in Chicago

Neela and Nathan had a weekend filled of festivities that included a Hindu ceremony at The Rookery and a western wedding at the Chicago Botanic Garden!

Film Photography, Garden, Glamorous, Luxury, Multicultural, Real Wedding, SummerAlyssa CarfangApril 8, 2021Chicago Botanic Gardenbonphotage, Chicago Botanic Garden, The Rookery, BHLDN, Jim Perona, Appease 2 You, Do-Rite Donuts, Alliance Bakery

Quaint Downtown Chicago Elopement

This quaint downtown Chicago elopement is proof that love is the only thing needed to make your wedding day the best. day. ever!

Chicago, Downtown, Intimate, Elopement, CourthouseAlyssa CarfangApril 5, 2021Cook County CourthouseBridgette Benson Photography, Salon 212, Bri'Zan Couture

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